CT WATCHDOG: Apple uses 'free' apps to get kids to spend money

GEORGE GOMBOSSY

Published 12:00 am, Sunday, June 17, 2012

Most parents are thrilled to see their young children entering the digital world by becoming proficient with iPads, iPods and iPhones.

But for many Connecticut residents the excitement has turned to anger after discovering that their children racked up hundreds and in one case thousands of dollars in credit card charges by using free game applications that then entice children to spend real money to purchase virtual items like cows, play money, unicorns, dragons and dogs.